Local Interest

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Motorists will notice an increased number of bicyclists on north central Minnesota highways Aug. 24-27 for the annual Bicycling Around Minnesota event, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Approximately 300 bicyclists will travel through Walker, Bemidji, Park Rapids and Staples on several trunk highways, local routes and bicycle paths … [Read more...] about MnDOT cautions motorists as 300 bicyclists to tour Central Minnesota Aug. 24-27

Annual races expected to draw more than 100,000 BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area highways Thursday, Aug. 17, through Sunday, Aug. 20. More than 100,000 visitors will attend the 32nd annual Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association Nationals race at the Brainerd International Raceway. Motorists … [Read more...] about Expect heavy traffic on Brainerd Lakes Area roadways Aug. 17–20

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 08-13-2017 at approximately 2:32 pm, their office received a report of a two vehicle accident on Hawthorn Rd at the entrance to the Morrison County Fairgrounds, in Belle Prairie Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 63 year old Shirley Matros of Royalton, MN was traveling south on Hawthorn Road in a 2000 Buick … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office August 14th, 2017